The imbedded LID is for one or more remote peer nodes. An IEEE 802.3 Ethernet MAC address with one LID imbedded is generated. An IB LAN driver at a first node on an IB fabric receives the port and associated local identifier (LID) of one or more remote peer nodes on the IB fabric.
A method and device for local area network (LAN) emulation over an Infiniband (IB) fabric.